BRUNSWICK — Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, has announced details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation projects throughout the state.  “Safe transportation is critical to business and recreation across our region,” said Sen. Carson. “I’m pleased to […]

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The number of people apprehended along the U.S. border with Canada is continuing to climb, according to newly released statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Statistics from the fiscal year that ended last Sept. 30 show that 4,316 people were apprehended near the more than 5,500-mile (8,851-kilometer) border last year, […]

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers could tighten vaccination requirements under a Democrat’s bill. The bill would end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities. A Republican’s bill would leave medical exemptions at the “sole discretion” of a health care provider, including anyone authorized to administer vaccines. That […]

LEWISTON (AP) — A mayor’s resignation amid turmoil that included the disclosure of a racist text message is renewing tensions in a Maine city that has grappled with diversity since the arrival of thousands of African immigrants. Shane Bouchard acknowledged sometimes saying “stupid things” after a text message surfaced in which he likened elderly black […]

Maine’s U.S. Sen. Angus King said he completed his final radiation treatment for “a residual recurrence” of prostate cancer on Tuesday and used the occasion to advocate for improving access to health care.  King posted a picture on Facebook and Instagram of himself with the medical team at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he has been […]